Finding Joy in Journals I have a fondness for journals. There is something about a brand new notebook that captivates me. The potential of those blank pages leaves me completely spellbound, and I’m not alone in this feeling. There are tons of people just like me who adore journals and use them every day for bullet journals, morning pages, habit… View Post

The Brush Pen Buzz Whether you are brand new to bullet journaling or you’re a seasoned pro, you’ve certainly heard some chatter about Tombow Dual Brush Pens. It seems as though they are mentioned all over the place in the bullet journal community. And in the brush lettering crowd? It’s a staple! But how do you know if these highly recommended… View Post

I’ve been bullet journaling for about three years now. It started as a way to organize my life after graduating college, and grew into something so much more. It can take time to find a journaling style that suits you perfectly. Bullet journaling is beautifully flexible and, thanks to the internet, is constantly evolving. After a few years, I’m happy… View Post

What is Hand Lettering? So you’re interested in hand lettering! That’s fantastic news. You’re about to enter into a whole new world of creative exploration and expressive fun. Perhaps you’ve tried your hand at hand lettering (pun intended) or perhaps you are brand new to the whole thing and you have no idea where to begin. Either way, this hand… View Post

Ready for a New Free Bullet Journal Printable? Alas, the time has come for summer to transition into autumn! We’re about to enter my favorite time of year, so you know I had to go all out with my new free September 2018 calendar printable. If you’re ready to migrate your old tasks, set new goals, and prepare yourself for… View Post

Your Free Printable Fix August is nearly here! You know what that means? It’s time to check out your July goals, migrate old tasks, and prepare your bullet journal for the new month. And with the click of your mouse, you can get ready with my free August 2018 calendar printable! Whether you’re having a busy month or you just… View Post

Negative Thoughts are Sticky Why does it seem like negative thoughts have so much power? Think about your own life for a few moments. Remember when you went out with a new group of people for the first time? The whole night went really well. You connected with everyone, made some great new friends, and generally had an awesome time…. View Post

Productivity Tips to Help You Have a More Productive Day Running your own business from home requires a certain level of productivity each day. It’s taken some trial and error to find what works best. Today I’m here to share what I’ve learned about staying on task and getting my work done each day with these productivity tips. Organize your… View Post

What is an Undo List? I’ve always been the kind of person who lives life by her to-do list. Even before starting a bullet journal, I’d keep a running to-do list in a Word document on my computer. There’s a real satisfaction that comes from crossing completed tasks off that list, and I’ve always found it so much easier to… View Post

Feeling the Heat June is over, and July is in season! And I don’t know what it’s like for you, but here it’s nice and hot. The summer feels like it is truly in full swing now, and I’m in love with it. Summer might be hot, sticky, and full of mosquitos, but it holds a special place in my… View Post

A Brand New Free Printable July is upon us, and I thought this would be the perfect time to try something a little bit different for me. I’ve had plenty of free bullet journal and planner printables available in the Fox Den for a while, but I decided to try and add a monthly bullet journal calendar printable each and… View Post

If it’s Good Enough for the Pros… I first heard about the concept of theming your weekly schedule in an interview that Forbes did with Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Square. Obviously, he’s a pretty busy guy, but he still manages to find time in his days for innovation. I wondered how he could make time for… View Post

Hello there, I’m Shelby!

I’m a 25 year old who has always struggled with productivity. As long as I can remember, I’ve been frustrated by procrastination and my complete inability to get my life together. I set out on my quest and discovered... Read More…